Perhaps the most revolutionary thing about Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative is that it works with the today’s busy, complex world, instead of fighting it. “How do we answer the questions or give solutions or approaches to parents in all different kinds of communities?” the first lady asks. With 1 in 3 kids overweight or obese, Obama emphasizes that this generation’s children live in a very different- and much less active- environment. “There are going to be kids who can’t just go out and play. They’re home alone or their neighborhoods aren’t safe. Or what about families that are living out in rural areas where they don’t have a car and can’t go to the local soccer field?”
Erin McCarthy
Growing up on the fresh fruit and veggies from eastern Long Island was the beginning of Erin’s love for all things natural. Her family always made a conscious effort to support friends that owned local farms. During her first year at Colgate University, Erin was part of a small group of students who completed a project on the benefits of Fair Trade coffee and she is proud to say that it is now prevalent in the dining halls at Colgate. She was known to be a strong supporter of the local businesses and could be seen frequently at the farmer’s markets in the fall and in turn developed a soft spot for rural New York State. As an Outdoor Education leader, Erin led trips with fellow students to the Adirondacks and is now excited to have the opportunity to fuel her passion for the outdoors in the nearby Hudson Valley. After receiving her BA in Environmental Geography, Erin spent a year as a teacher discussing environmental issues with her students. Erin is excited to join the Eat Well Guide team and to help it play a significant role in promoting sustainable agriculture.
Healthy Monday: Let’s Move It Monday
March 22nd, 2010 · No Comments
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Baking Soda Bread to Feed my Irish Soul
March 17th, 2010 · No Comments
Living in a fast paced, instant-gratification city such as New York, I find it necessary to slow down from time to time for a moment of solitude. Too often, I find myself looking to the future and using technology as my streamline to convenience. And yet, last night, on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, I found myself in my own kitchen making Irish Soda bread.
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Healthy Monday: Meet Elizabeth Puccini, Powerful Parent
March 15th, 2010 · No Comments
Elizabeth Puccini is co-founder of the NYC Green Schools initiative and parent of a student at The Children’s Workshop School in Manhattan. With the help of like minded parents, Elizabeth brought Meatless Monday to three New York City schools. She tells us how easy it is to bring Meatless Monday to our nation’s schools:
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Healthy Monday: Yale Makes Calories Count
March 8th, 2010 · No Comments
Christina Roberto, M.S. and PhD candidate at Yale University, recently authored a study about the effects of calorie labeling on food choices. The Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity study found that calorie labeling on menus improved choices, but posting the 2000 calorie a day recommendation as well maximized the effect.
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Healthy Monday: Manhattan Goes Meatless?
March 1st, 2010 · 1 Comment
Manhattan Borough President, Scott Stringer, has embraced Meatless Monday – and is recommending that the New York City Department of Education institute Meatless Monday in all city public schools! As part of his recent report, “FoodNYC: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Food System,” Stringer points to the success of the Baltimore City Public School MM program, and maintains it sends a positive message to kids about the health benefits of eating less meat and more vegetables.
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